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liolee08
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February 5, 2019
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Automatically change cursor to white when working on black background

  • February 5, 2019
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I work in Photoshop CS5, Windows 10.

Wasn't there a time where the cursor would automatically turn white when on a black background? How do I get that option back? It's impossible to see the black cursor on a black background.

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    Myra Ferguson
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    Myra FergusonCommunity Expert
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    February 5, 2019

    I don't think light/dark was an option, but you do have some choices for changing your cursor, like from Standard or Precise to Full Size Brush Tip, by going to Preferences > Cursors. That might make it easier to see.

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    liolee08Author
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    February 5, 2019

    so is it just me that doesn't see the black cursor on a black background?

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    liolee08Author
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    February 5, 2019

    Hi

    Photoshop CC2019 has a still a black cursor on black but it does have a white outline

    Have you tried resetting Photoshop preferences

    To restore preferences quickly using a keyboard shortcut: Press and hold Alt+Control+Shift (Windows) or Option+Command+Shift (Mac OS) as you start Photoshop. You are prompted to delete the current settings. The new preferences files are created the next time you start Photoshop.


    Ged, I just did the "restore preferences" like you suggested and re-loaded Photoshop. It's still showing a black cursor on black.

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